Doll Collecting Raggedy Ann and Andy: Perennial Collector Favorites
Have you ever wondered why Raggedy Ann and Andy are such perennial collector favorites? I had reason to contemplate this recently when a local family Read more... Its UFDC Convention Time!
Well--its not exactly UFDC (United Federation of Doll Clubs) convention time yet, but its less than a month away! Convention starts in about three weeks, Read more... Buried By Barbies!
Ack! I'm trying to organize and display my modern Barbie collection, and its not an easy task! If you're a modern Barbie collector, you know Read more... Barbie is a Lesbian...
Well, no--she really is NOT. BUT, there is a huge "Barbie is a Lesbian" media blitz right now surrounding a 14-year old New York teenager Read more... A Tall, Elegant, Vanishing Species; 1950s Supermarket Dolls
Recently, I acquired a lovely, 1950s "Betty The Beautiful Bride" Doll at a country estate auction. This doll is a large (30 inches!) glamourous doll Read more... The Latest Doll Trend: Articulation
Last week, I mentioned that I'd just received my first AR Signature Style fully- articulated Tyler Wentworth dolls. Now that I've had time to play Read more... Man Arrested in Huge eBay Fraud
I know many of you buy and sell dolls on eBay, so you'll be interested in today's story at MSNBC: Man Arrested In Huge eBay Read more... Christmas in June: New Robert Tonner Dolls Arrive!
Today it was like Christmas in June in my doll store--or, as one of my Robert Tonner doll customers said today, it was a real Read more... Madame Alexander Dolls And Their Fabulous Costuming
Although I should expect it by now, I'm always surprised and thrilled by the delicate Madame Alexander doll costuming when I unbox new Madame Alexander Read more... Dust, Dogs and Dolls at the Country Estate Auction
I've been talking about estate auctions in this past week, and so here's my report about the true country auction I attended on Saturday: Dust, Read more... Company Announces Dramatic Price Drop on Lee Middleton Dolls
In a dramatic move announced today, the Lee Middleton Original Doll Company has substantially dropped their prices on their premium, "Made in The U.S.A." Artist Read more... Even NY Times Can't Resist Making Fun of Ken
Even the NY Times can't resist a jab or two at Barbie's guy, Ken. The New York Times, THE paper of record, asked a searing Read more... Its The Weekend: Time For Garage Sales and Estate Auctions!
Today, many doll collectors eagerly grabbed their local papers this morning. Was it the news on the Middle East Summit? The news about the Terrorism Read more... New Lee Middleton Treasured Child Dolls
The new Lee Middleton Treasured Child dolls have been released! These baby dolls combine Lee Middleon American-made craftsmanship with a great price. Most Lee Middleton Read more... Summer Doll Doldrums
Its Memorial Day weekend, and you should be out by the pool! Or, barbecuing! Or, on a road trip with your 4 adorable but very Read more... The Teddy Bear//Doll Connection
I'm sitting here minding my own business today, when 8 giant boxes are delivered to my store. I'm thinking--what the heck are these--I'm not expecting Read more... Reuben Wins American Idol and Rambling Related Doll Thoughts
Its finally over--and Reuben Studdard, the big Velvet Teddy Bear is the new American Idol! Now, you're probably wondering how that information relates to a Read more... Swan Lake Cissette
OK--just a short note on the Swan Lake Cissette. The first one that I took out of the box looked like the Exorcist shipped her--her Read more... Red Carpet Alex Just Arrived!
My very first Alex fashion doll just arrived in my store not 10 minutes ago! I just had my mind on fashion dolls, since this Read more... Welcome To Dolls Blog: The Doll Collecting Blog!
Welcome to Dolls Blog: The Doll Collecting Blog! I'm Denise Van Patten, your dolls blogger. You might think that it would be impossible to blog Read more... | 
